Aquila

The Aquila is a Angel-aligned weapon in DmC: Devil May Cry. They are a set of shuriken-like ranged tools that emit energy waves during attacks.

Description
Aquila resembles a pair of large, three-pointed throwing stars with curved edges, held in each hand. As an angel weapon, they have a light blue tint.

Gameplay
The Aquila weapons are spun in the hands, release blue waves of energy when used, attacking enemies from a safe distance. Like the Osiris, they are great for dealing with multiple opponents.

As an Angel-class weapon, use of the Aquila is done through holding / in tandem with the other face buttons. It is equipped with Left on the Directional Pad.

Background
Aquila was a Christian missionary, along with his wife Priscilla, written in the New Testament. The couple followed the Apostle Paul, becoming some of his closest friends and coworkers. Aquila and Priscilla are often cited as being responsible for strengthening the Christian faith early on in its development.

Aquila is also a constellation in the northen sky, and is Latin for "eagle," the constellation itself representing one that would carry Zeus his Lightning Bolts in mythology.

Trivia

 * While only referred to as "Aquila" it is possible the weapons' duality came from the couple, Aquila and his wife Priscilla